Watch: North Carolina vs. Central Florida Game Highlights | 2025 ACC Football

The Tar Heels and Knights squared off in Orlando as North Carolina battled UCF in a tough non-conference matchup. The Knights scored early and often, jumping to a 13-point lead before UNC got on the board. UCF’s defense dominated, holding the Tar Heels to just 217 total yards and forcing 2 interceptions. Backup QB Max Johnson led UNC’s lone touchdown drive, a 19-play, 80-yard march that included two fourth-down conversions, but it wasn’t enough to slow down the Knights who went on to a 34-9 victory.